Northern Ireland

O'Neill bemoans penalty call after World Cup heartbreak

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill bemoan the controversial first-leg penalty that saw his side's World Cup dream end with a 1-0 aggregate defeat by Switzerland in their play-off.

British FAs fined over poppy tribute

The Football Associations of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have been fined for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers last month, world soccer's governing body said on Monday.

UK rejects petition calling for 2nd EU referendum

The British government rejects an online petition signed by 4.1 million people calling for a new referendum on whether to leave the European Union.

UEFA Euro 2016 France / McAuley own goal sends Wales thru'

Northern Ireland's Gareth McAuley scores a heart-breaking own goal to hand British rivals Wales a 1-0 victory in Paris on Saturday.

Second N Ireland fan dies

A Northern Ireland supporter suffers a suspected heart attack and dies while watching his country beat Ukraine at Euro 2016 on Thursday, police said.

Ireland blank Ukraine 2-0

Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 2-0 in a Group C at Euro 2016 on Thursday thanks to a powerful header just after half-time from Gareth McAulay and an injury-time goal from Niall McGinn.

Poland face test of patience

Poland face a test of patience and their nerves when they open their Euro 2016 campaign against a Northern Ireland side who want to make themselves "horrible" to play against.

Kid finds meth in Kinder Surprise egg

A five-year-old boy in Limavady of Northern Ireland has found an unexpected surprise inside his Kinder egg: white powder methamphetamine, police say.

Sir Ronnie Flanagan outlines cricket’s proactive approach to fighting corruption

Anti-corruption officers discussed the Integrity Working Party (IWP) recommendations, and expressed resolve and commitment to continue their fight against corruption.

November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017

O'Neill bemoans penalty call after World Cup heartbreak

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill bemoan the controversial first-leg penalty that saw his side's World Cup dream end with a 1-0 aggregate defeat by Switzerland in their play-off.

December 20, 2016
December 20, 2016

British FAs fined over poppy tribute

The Football Associations of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have been fined for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers last month, world soccer's governing body said on Monday.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

UK rejects petition calling for 2nd EU referendum

The British government rejects an online petition signed by 4.1 million people calling for a new referendum on whether to leave the European Union.

June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016

McAuley own goal sends Wales thru'

Northern Ireland's Gareth McAuley scores a heart-breaking own goal to hand British rivals Wales a 1-0 victory in Paris on Saturday.

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Second N Ireland fan dies

A Northern Ireland supporter suffers a suspected heart attack and dies while watching his country beat Ukraine at Euro 2016 on Thursday, police said.

June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016

Ireland blank Ukraine 2-0

Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 2-0 in a Group C at Euro 2016 on Thursday thanks to a powerful header just after half-time from Gareth McAulay and an injury-time goal from Niall McGinn.

June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016

Poland face test of patience

Poland face a test of patience and their nerves when they open their Euro 2016 campaign against a Northern Ireland side who want to make themselves "horrible" to play against.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Kid finds meth in Kinder Surprise egg

A five-year-old boy in Limavady of Northern Ireland has found an unexpected surprise inside his Kinder egg: white powder methamphetamine, police say.

September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015

Sir Ronnie Flanagan outlines cricket’s proactive approach to fighting corruption

Anti-corruption officers discussed the Integrity Working Party (IWP) recommendations, and expressed resolve and commitment to continue their fight against corruption.

June 14, 2015
June 14, 2015

Ronaldo, Lewandowski hit hat-tricks

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his third hat-trick in his last three games for club and country as Portugal held on with ten men for a crucial win in Group I.

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